Industrial Maintenance Manager
About The Position
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring that the facility and production equipment are properly maintained and designed to safely perform specified tasks in a cost-effective manner. The role oversees maintenance operations, equipment reliability, facility upkeep, capital projects, budgets, and maintenance personnel. The stated operating schedule is 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with 24-hour on-call availability, possible overtime, and variable shifts. Travel for training or other plant observations may be necessary. The manager works with plant departments and company groups to improve safety, reduce manufacturing costs, improve production, and increase the effectiveness of equipment and facility repairs. The role also coordinates project activity with project engineers and Central Engineering, and supports plant safety, environmental, and security activities related to waste management, pollution control, and administrative requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Natural Science (Physics), Engineering, Business Management, Finance, Marketing, or Accounting.
- Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in a manufacturing engineering and maintenance environment.
- Two to four years of experience in a maintenance leadership role.
- Chemical industry background or similar industrial experience.
- Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures and calipers.
- Prior experience operating a forklift and scissor lift.
- Basic computer skills, including MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Excel.
- Effective written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience reading blueprints, equipment manuals, and schematics.
- Experience implementing and maintaining preventive maintenance and work order schedules.
- Ability to work under pressure and complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and boiler maintenance areas is strongly preferred.
- Experience with an ERP system such as SAP or Ladder Logic is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify, justify, and execute capital projects.
- Monitor machine operation and repair and downtime history; plan and execute necessary, cost-effective preventive maintenance activities.
- Maintain stockroom inventory to meet operational parts needs cost-effectively.
- Directly supervise professional engineers, technicians, department supervision, and clerical personnel; indirectly supervise hourly maintenance craftsmen, including electrical and millwright personnel, and onsite maintenance contractors.
- Maintain the physical facility in a safe, cost-effective condition fit for its intended use.
- Ensure equipment meets applicable safety requirements and monitor discharges to ensure permits are in force and emissions remain within prescribed limits.
- Work with plant departments to identify, justify, and execute projects that improve safety, reduce manufacturing costs, improve production, and enhance repairs of equipment breakdowns or facility problems.
- Develop, justify, and adhere to the annual operating expense budget; develop departmental budget needs and maintain costs within budget.
- Interface with company groups, including R&D and Central Engineering, to complete productivity improvement projects and activities.
- Coordinate project activity, including equipment design and introduction, with the project engineer and Central Engineering.
- Support the plant Safety, Environmental & Security Supervisor with waste management, pollution control, and administrative requirements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Leave and disability income protection, including FMLA, LOA, PPL, STD, and LTD
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate health care concierge service
- PTO, including sick days, 11 holidays, and vacation
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible Spending accounts, including commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, and health savings account
- College scholarships for dependents
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
